Question

1. the three principle parts of an atom are the ____. a. electron, proton, and quark b. neutron, positron, and electron c. electron, neutron, and proton d. neutron, quark, and electron

Explanation:

An atom is composed of a nucleus containing protons and neutrons, and electrons that orbit the nucleus. Protons are positively - charged, neutrons are neutral, and electrons are negatively - charged. Quarks are sub - particles that make up protons and neutrons but are not one of the three main parts of an atom. Positrons are anti - particles of electrons and not a main part of a typical atom.

Answer:

C. electron, neutron, and proton